Our Research

We’re serious about hearts. Our mission is to prevent death and suffering from cardiovascular disease. There are 12 scientific groups at the Heart Research Institute, each conducting cutting-edge research into a specific aspect of the disease.

Research areas

Applied Materials.

Bioactive materials that can bond to living tissues.

Atherosclerosis and Vascular Remodeling.

Understanding genetic and molecular pathways

Cardiac Imaging.

Cutting-edge imaging technology.

Cardiometabolic Disease.

Discovering novel markers for diseases like diabetes.

Cardiovascular Medical Devices.

Cutting edge bioengineering tools

Cell Therapeutics.

Using stem cells to stimulate new blood vessel growth.

Clinical Research.

Detecting heart and blood vessel problems in their early stages.

Haematology Research.

Discovering new mechanisms of clot formation

Heart Rhythm and Stroke Prevention.

Reduce stroke by detecting atrial fibrillation

High Blood Pressure.

How the brain controls blood pressure.

Thrombosis.

Research into clot formation and factors.

Vascular Complications.

Understanding fundamental mechanisms in molecular and cellular biology.

Vascular Immunology.

Understanding the causes of high blood pressure in pregnancy.